Consider a 20°C fl ow at 2 m/s through a smooth 3-mmdiameter microtube which consists of a straight run of10 cm, a long radius bend, and another straight run of10 cm. Compute the total pressure drop if the fl uid is(a) water; and (b) ethylene glycol.

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Consider a 20°C fl ow at 2 m/s through a smooth 3-mm
diameter microtube which consists of a straight run of
10 cm, a long radius bend, and another straight run of
10 cm. Compute the total pressure drop if the fl uid is
(a) water; and (b) ethylene glycol.

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